01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC048903
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 101-250 volunteers
- Staff
- 13
- Postcode
- DG2 0NF
OSCR note: This charity has been established to replace Dumfries YMCA (SC001590). Dumfries YMCA (SC001590) has wound up and pass its assets and liabilities to Dumfries YMCA SCIO SC048903.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Inspire and support the young people of Dumfries by nurturing their ideas, developing their talents, and giving them the confidence and skills to pursue their aims in life.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of religion
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
- the promotion of equality and diversity
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The advancement of the Christian faith and religious/racial harmony. reflecting the Christian ethos of the YMCA through programme and actions and promoting understanding of other faiths and religions. The advancement of citizenship or community development (including rural and urban regeneration): involving members in care and work of the organisation and community and to provide support and guidance to children, young people and families. The provision of recreational facilities, and the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the person for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended - helping them to reach their fullest potential in body, mind and spirt. To advance educational opportunities for the community, particularly young people, through a programme of activities and discussion, promoting the development of citizenship and health. The promotion of equality and diversity, being a foundational purpose, acceptance of all people regardless of disability, ethnicity, religion or faith, culture, general, sexual orientation or social class.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £314,667 | £426,999 | 13 | 23 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £318,442 | £342,009 | 13 | 3 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £331,370 | £398,725 | 13 | 22 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £201,009 | £200,019 | 13 | 23 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £192,086 | £124,395 | 13 | 21 December 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- YMCA Centre, Lochside Road , Dumfries
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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